Applied Mechanics MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Applied Mechanics, a fundamental topic in the field of Civil Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Applied Mechanics MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q1.
The c.g. of the shaded area of the below figure whose curve OM is a parabola from y-axis, is

a.

a/4

b.

3a/4

c.

3b/10

d.

3a/10

Discuss
Answer: (b).3a/4
Q2.
The beam shown in below figure is supported by a hinge at A and a roller at B. The reaction RA of the hinged support A of the beam, is

a.

10.8 t

b.

10.6 t

c.

10.4 t

d.

10.2 t

Discuss
Answer: (d).10.2 t
Q3.
A square hole is punched out of a circular lamina, the diagonal of the square being the radius of the circle. If r is the radius of the circle, the C.G. of the remainder from the corner of the square on the circumference will be

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q4.
The resultant of two forces P and Q acting at an angle ฮธ, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q5.
The vertical reaction at the support A of the structure shown in below figure, is

a.

1 t

b.

2 t

c.

3 t

d.

2.5 t

Discuss
Answer: (c).3 t
Q6.
Maximum efficiency of a screw jack for the angle of friction ฯ†, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q7.
The reaction at the support A of the beam shown in below figure is

a.

2 t

b.

5.8 t

c.

0.2 t

d.

3.5 t

Discuss
Answer: (a).2 t
Q8.
u1 and u2 are the velocities of approach of two moving bodies in the same direction and their corresponding velocities of separation are v1 and v2. As per Newton's law of collision of elastic bodies, the coefficient of restitution (e) is given by

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q9.
If ฮฑ and u are the angle of projection and initial velocity of a projectile respectively, the horizontal range of the projectile, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q10.
The ratio of the reactions RA and RB of a simply supported beam shown in below figure is

a.

0.50

b.

0.40

c.

0.67

d.

1.00

Discuss
Answer: (d).1.00
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